Fissure sealants – are self-etch sealants more effective?
This review looked at whether self-etch adhesive sealants were as effective as traditional acid etching. 5 split-mouth studies were included and they found significantly lower failure rates in the acid...
View ArticleThe impact of community well-being champions in African and Caribbean...
Jenny Fisher examines a study seeking to understand the role and the impact of community well-being champions in African and Caribbean communities. The post The impact of community well-being champions...
View ArticleProbiotics for caries prevention?
This small trial of probiotics as an adjunct to toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste to reduce caries in pre-school children suggests some additional benefit. Further studies are needed to clarify...
View ArticleImproved co-ordination is critical to improving care for older people
Alison Turner presents a new report from the NHS Confederation called 'Growing old together: sharing new ways to support older people', which has been produced by the independent Commission on...
View ArticleStatins for dementia prevention: well-tolerated, but Cochrane highlight lack...
Rosalyn Nelson summarises a recently updated Cochrane systematic review of statins for dementia prevention, which finds no evidence to support their use. The post Statins for dementia prevention:...
View ArticleTobacco use and alcohol intake key risk factors for head and neck cancer
The International Head and Neck Cancer Epidemiology (INHANCE) consortium is a collaboration of research groups leading large epidemiology studies to improve the understanding of the causes and...
View ArticleSilver Diamine Fluoride can arrest caries in children
This review of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to arrest caries included 19 studies and suggest that 38% SDF can arrest 81% ( 68-89%) of active caries. . However none of the available studies was at low...
View ArticleReflections on Reimagining Social Care
Sarah Carr takes a look at a new report from Research in Practice for Adults which uses evidence to reimagine social care. The post Reflections on Reimagining Social Care appeared first on National Elf...
View Article“Inactivity costs the NHS an estimated £1.06 billion…” according to report
Introduction This guidance has been prepared for commissioners and all staff providing lifestyle advice in primary care, including community health and allied health professionals, such as...
View ArticlePeople who died by suicide are more likely to have been last discharged from...
Suicide is a significant public health concern in the UK and globally. Recently it was reported that the UK male suicide rate in 2012 was 3.5 times that of women (Siddique, 2014). In 1981, when the...
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